used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
CARAVANSnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
Estevan
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From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading It is the _pito_ (the flute).”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the _pito_ (the flute).”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the _pito_ (the flute).”
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look!” pointed Juan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
attach to a support
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
pito
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the _pito_ (the flute).”
having a point
From this reading “Look!” pointed Juan.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
Señor
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From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
Steven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
TaosnounUS /taʊz/
a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SILVER CARAVANS Juan and Steven stood upon a desolate hillside, and from behind the stunted cedar and pines looked down upon a strange scene.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Juan had ridden somewhat out of the way on the trail to Taos, and had led Señor Estevan up to this mount from which he could see in a small valley below them a group of people clustering about a small adobe building.
